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APA EADE Updates 

July 28, 2026 Email Update to EADE Supporters

Dear EADE supporters, 

Thank you for endorsing Excellence in Accessible Design Education (EADE)! We are writing to share recent progress and highlight how you can continue to support this effort. 

We are pleased to report that we now have over 60 individual and organizational supporters, including the International Code Council (ICC), the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA), and Dr. Sachin Pavithran, Executive Director of the United States Access Board. To see the full list of supporters, visit the EADE webpage.

Recent Advocacy Efforts

In mid-June we met with the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB). During this meeting, we gained insight into the NAAB Accreditation Standards Revision process and proposed specific areas where EADE-aligned language could be incorporated into the existing standards. Our goal is to emphasize the regulatory requirements that all architects are legally and ethically obligated to understand and integrate into their professional practice. NAAB is expected to release a draft of its new criteria this fall, followed by a public comment period. We will notify you as soon as that window opens and encourage you to share your feedback. 

More recently we had a very positive meeting with the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA). CIDA is in the midst of a major revision of its standards, and we are awaiting the release of the draft new standards in mid-September. The public comment period is expected to run September 15 to October 15.

How You Can Help Now

Your advocacy remains vital to our progress. Please consider taking the following actions: 

  • Engage: Like and share the APA LinkedIn and Facebook posts regarding EADE to help increase our visibility. 
  • Advocate: Encourage your colleagues to visit the EADE webpage and sign on to show their support. No further commitment is required to join the cause.

We are grateful for your partnership in this important work. If you have any questions, suggestions, or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out. 

To learn more about APA or to become a member, visit APAaccess.org.